Benitez concerned by Gerrard slump

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez admits Reds captain Steven Gerrard has suffered a disappointing start to the season. Gerrard was below par in Liverpool's opening weekend defeat at Tottenham and failed to impress again in Monday's surprise home loss to Aston Villa.

"He (Gerrard) will know that he has played a couple of games that are not up to his best level. It is clear that everyone has to improve, we have analysed things and we have talked to all the players," said Benitez.